Hike The Devil's Staircase (segment of the Ice Age Trail)
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Distance
1 miles
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Added by Natalie F
Scenic hike along the river.
This segment of the Ice Age Trail features stairs, river views, pretty rocks, a nice park, and a golf course.
We started at the north end (not the park end) and enjoyed it. If you have kids, I would recommend starting at the park end. It is an out-and-back type hike.
From the south end of the parking lot (away from the map display and towards the golf course) you’ll see the trail. The trail starts through a small wooded area alongside a railroad track. We ran into a deer here. Then it takes you for a quick walk through a golf course and into a bluff area right along the Rock River. The trail winds alongside the river and is mostly shaded. There are several up and down segments, but it was a quick hike. It is pretty much right on a cliff without a side rail, so it’s definitely not for young kids. It’s a very well marked trail (look for yellow paint on trees and on markers).
- Restrooms available in the park, not at the north trailhead.
- Pets allowed during certain times of year: September 16 through May 14.
- No fee
- The rocks you have to step up and down are slippery when wet
- Short in distance, but technical and would be easy to fall
- 1.0 miles round trip
Park address (ie. not where the directions for this description starts): North End of Riverside Park - 2600 Parkside Dr - Janesville - WI, 53548. This end of the hike starts near the Bocce/shuffleboard courts.
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Distance
1 miles
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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